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MARGARET "MARGE"
(NEE: LEONARD) KEENAN
AGE: 86 RAMSEY
Margaret "Marge" (nee Leonard) Keenan, age 86, died on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the home of her daughter, Judy, in Ramsey, NJ. Marge was born May 2, 1923 in Clifton, NJ to Honora Raftery and Patrick Leonard from County Galway and County Roscommon, Ireland respectively. She graduated from St. Paul's Parochial School, Clifton, in 1937 and St. John's Cathedral High School, Paterson, in 1941. Following high school, she worked at Banker's Trust, in New York, and Manhattan Rubber, Passaic, NJ.
On November 24, 1945, she married CPO Joseph D. Keenan, USN. They lived in Clifton until 1955 when they moved to Middletown, NJ.
Marge enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her four children. She loved gardening, reading, refinishing furniture and family camping trips on the islands of Lake George, NY. In 1970, she went to work as a sales clerk at Bamberger's Department Store (now Macy's) in the Monmouth Mall. She retired in 1987.
Marge was predeceased by her husband, Joe, her daughter, Peggy Keenan Farrell, her parents, her brother Tom, her sisters Ann Leonard and Joan Leonard Foy, her son-in-law Jack Maher, and her grandson John Maher.
Surviving are her children Judith Keenan Maher of Ramsey, NJ; Mary Keenan Welch and her husband Kevin of Lewisburg, Tennessee; Joe and his wife Lynn of Leonardo, NJ; her grandchildren, Susan Maher Greco and her husband Michael of Haskell, NJ; Greer Farrell of Charleston, SC and Adrienne Farrell of Portland, OR; Alexandra and Lauren Keenan and Elizabeth, Matthew and Liam Welch; her great grandchildren, Taylor and Bryce Greco; and her sister, Catherine Meyer of Margate, FL. Marge's family wishes to give a special thanks to Clara Malone and Juana Mazines for the loving care they have given our mother for the past three years.
Viewing will take place at the John E. Day Funeral Home 85 Riverside Ave. Red Bank, NJ 07701 on Wednesday April 14, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary's RC Church in New Monmouth on Thursday April 15, 2010 at 10:30 AM. Interment will take place at the Cemetery of the Maples in East Chatham, NY Friday April 16, 2010 at 1:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to The Martin House, 794 East State Street, PO Box 1025, Trenton, NJ 08606-1025 (www.MartinHouse.org) in Marge's name.
Please visit Margaret "Marge" (nee Leonard) Keenan 's memorial website available at www.sidun.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Keenan
Mary Strelevitz
April 16, 2010
Dear Judy, Mary, and Joe,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was such a strong, independent woman who I held in such high regard. Your parents had a very large impact on our family. They were true friends to my parents. Enjoy the wonderful memories of her!
Sincerely,
Mary Cronauer-Strelevitz
Dois Keenan
April 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 14, 2010
Dear Judy:
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We know how much loving care you gave to your mother. Though we can't be with you at this time, we offer our sincere condolences and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Carol and Mike Racca
April 13, 2010
Dearest Judy, Joe and Mary.
Your Mother was a wonderful sister--the best. I am heartbroken. Bob joins our family and me in sending all our love to you. Margie, your pumpkin pie was the best in the world. I love you and I'll miss you. - Kay and Bob and children. Margate, Florida
Jack Keenan
April 13, 2010
Dear Judy,Mary & Joe, Memories last a life time and we all have beautiful memories thanks to Aunt Marge & Uncle Joe. Now they are together again in a better place with Peggy and Jack and the rest of the family. Can you just picture the get together! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joann Aiello (Keenan)
April 13, 2010
Dear Judy, Mary and Joe, We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Marge was a very kind and caring person. We have all shared a lot of great times together and have some wonderful memories to hold onto. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Joann, Charlie, Kristen and Matthew
Deb Keenan Horvath
April 13, 2010
Dearest Judy, Joe and Mary - I wish I could be there with you. I'm so sorry for your loss. Aunt Marge made the best cole slaw in the world! There are times when I wish we were all together again for a BBQ in your back yard. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sending my love.
Kim Reale (Keenan)
April 13, 2010
Rest in peace Aunt Marge, you were a wonderful Godmother and you will never be forgotten.
Our warm thoughts and condolences to Judy, Mary, Joe and their families
Joan Keenan
April 13, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Wolf (Meyer)
April 13, 2010
Dear Judy, Joe and Mary: Your mother was one of the most kindest and loving ladies I have ever known. I was blessed to have Margie as an aunt. I'll never forget the times that she took us to the beach,we had such a wonderful, happy time.
God comfort you in this time of sorrow. My prayers and thoughts are with you. With sincere sympathy, Patsy
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